Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Rose Silk 160C-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Brighton Rock Candy (1291), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Brighton Rock Candy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Brighton Rock Candy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 50.35Behr is 51
- Hex
- #E4B2AE#E7AFA8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Brighton Rock Candy reads slightly lighter than Rose Silk in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Brighton Rock Candy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Georgia Peach 031ΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Eraser Pink 2174-50ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Hearts Delight 1283ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.